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Identifying the Characteristics of Successful Local Transit
Circulator Systems in Residential Areas of Southeast Florida
This research synthesis seeks to identify the key factors
that determine the success of a community shuttle system by
focusing on the Community Bus Program operating in Broward
County, Florida. A measure of success commonly used in transit
is passengers per revenue hour. Passengers per revenue hour is
most commonly influenced by densities and income levels but this
research also examines whether service promotion, management
techniques, effectiveness of connections, and other such factors
influence success. The research includes a review of literature,
feedback from passengers, bus operators and service
administrators, and census data analysis and GIS mapping. The
objective of this synthesis was to learn lessons that might be
valuable to other areas considering the establishment of similar
services. The research indicates that the elements of density,
income, and car ownership remain significant to the success of
local circulators as do connections with regional transit
service. The research also shows that the composition of
passengers is significantly different than originally expected. A copy of the final report is
available here in pdf format and in
HTML format. For more information,
contact Joel Volinski at
volinski@cutr.usf.edu.
6.10.05
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813.974.5168 fax